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Race differences in labor force attachment and disability status

J Bound1, M Schoenbaum, T Waidmann

  • 1Survey Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48106-1248, USA.

The Gerontologist
|June 1, 1996
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Health significantly impacts early labor force exit for older Black and White adults. Health disparities explain most of the racial gap in labor force attachment, especially for men.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Economics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Health status is a critical factor influencing labor force participation.
  • Racial disparities in health may contribute to inequalities in economic outcomes.
  • Early labor force exit affects retirement security and overall well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the effect of health on labor force activity among Black and White men and women in their 50s.
  • To quantify the extent to which health differences explain racial gaps in labor force attachment.
  • To investigate racial disparities in the impact of poor health on labor force behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the first wave of the Health and Retirement Survey.
  • Employed statistical analysis to assess the relationship between health indicators and labor force participation.

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  • Compared the effects of health on labor force exit for Black and White individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Health is a major determinant of early labor force exit for both racial groups.
    • Health differences account for the majority of the racial gap in labor force attachment for men.
    • For women, significant health disparities between Black and White individuals reduce Black women's labor force participation.
    • Poor health disproportionately affects the labor force behavior of Black individuals compared to White individuals.

    Conclusions:

    • Health disparities are a primary driver of racial inequalities in early labor force exit.
    • Differences in access to retirement resources may explain why poor health impacts Black individuals more severely.
    • Addressing health inequities is crucial for reducing racial disparities in labor force attachment and promoting economic security.